HP XN374A8#ABA - Manual

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source andconnection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with themonitor, refer to the Power Cord Set R...

● Install the monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by graspingthe plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord. ● Turn the monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of themonitor...

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and otherattached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Hold d...

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management clip from the pedestal by pulling outward on the two sides of theclip (1) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2). Figure 3-3 Removing the Cable Management Clip 3...

Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-6 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle....

NOTE: To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you can install the HP Display Assistant software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSDmenu can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu bypressing the Menu button on the f...

Connecting USB Devices USB connectors are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USBmouse. Two USB connectors are located on the side panel of the monitor. NOTE: You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB 2.0 ports on the monitor...

Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm,or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnec...

Mounting the Monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supported by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. 1. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base on page 13 ...

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number.You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels arelocated on the rear panel of the monitor display head. Figure 3-14 Locating the Rat...

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor does...

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD ordownload them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is di...

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the OK/auto button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI or DisplayPort input. If the m...

Front Panel Controls Figure 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward throughthe OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. 3 Plus/source If the OSD men...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HPDisplay Assistant utility. NOTE: If there is a problem with the display settings, try resetting the settings to the factory defaults by opening the OSD and selecting Factory Reset ...

To correct screen position (Horizontal Position or Vertical Position): 1. Press the Menu button on the monitor's front panel to open the OSD Menu, and then select Image Control > Horizontal Position and/or Vertical Position . 2. Press the + (Plus) or – (Minus) buttons on the monitor's front panel...

● No Source Signal —Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the PC on the monitor video input connector. Check to determine if the PC or input signal source is off or in thepower saving mode. ● Auto Adjustment in Progress —Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active. ● Monito...

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and therecommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel ofthe monitor is t...

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. LA2006x Model Table B-1 LA2006x Specifications Display Type 50.8 cm wide screen TFT LCD 20 inches wide screen Viewabl...

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factorydefaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properlysized and centered on the screen. LA2006x Model Table B-4 Factory Preset ...

Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode. It this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screendisplay. You...

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a resid...

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatu...

German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brandcomputers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomicrequirements. The installation guides included with the products provide configura...

Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STAR® certification mark meet the requirements of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program. The EPA ENERGY STAR®certification mark does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY...

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed ofwith your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment byhanding it over to a de...

Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur ENWW Product Environmental Notices 43

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, toguarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections thatappear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays ...